1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 404 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |